Joske’s Fiesta 1945 war tribute

According to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission’s website, Fiesta was put on hold during the World War II years. Considering the only Fiesta event I could find mention of in 1945 was the Flower Show, that proves true.

However, I stumbled upon this beautiful tribute in the Express on April 21, 1945, to a country at war, Fiesta and what that party memorializes.

Yes, it is an advertisement from Joske’s — buy war bonds! — but I promise I’m not obsessed with the retailer. I saw the lovely drawing with the Alamo and the swan first.